As we approach festival season here in the Coachella Valley, hospitality experts say 2018 will be another record breaking year for the tourism industry as more events head to the area. March is really the time when many hotels and restaurants are making last minute preps to accommodate a full house as well as order enough food so they don't run out.

Fire crews are battling a brush fire near Vista Del Norte and Dillon Road, near Interstate 10 in Coachella. Reports from the scene indicate trees are on fire in the area, possibly affecting westbound freeway lanes.

The Palm Springs community is remembering the life of a business pioneer who is referred by many as the godfather of the gay business district, that is Arenas Road today. David Haskamp opened Streetbar 27 years ago, it was the first gay bar and club to open in Palm Springs. Conrad Riley worked with Haskamp for many years, and he has become one of the owners of the bar, but he said Haskamp is still very missed by everyone. "Dick'...More>>

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, the Roman Catholic holiday that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland, but through the years it has taken a more celebratory tone and the California High Patrol is reminder drivers to plan ahead if they plan to drink. The Irish holiday is a bestseller for bars, including Neil's Lounge in Indio, bartender Mike Kearney said, "St. Patrick is one of the best ones of the year, it even does better than New Years and Christmas and stuf...More>>

This post was first published on Glennon Doyle's blog, Momastery. In less than a day it was shared more than 1 million times. We wanted to share it with you. A few weeks ago, I went into Chase’s class for tutoring. I’d emailed Chase’s teacher one evening and said, “Chase keeps telling me that this stuff you’re sending home is math — but I’m not sure I believe him. Help, please.” She emailed right back and said, “No problem! ...

This post was first published on Glennon Doyle's blog, Momastery. In less than a day it was shared more than 1 million times. We wanted to share it with you. A few weeks ago, I went into Chase’s class for tutoring. I’d emailed Chase’s teacher one evening and said, “Chase keeps telling me that this stuff you’re sending home is math — but I’m not sure I believe him. Help, please.” She emailed right back and said, “No problem! ...

While we watched the chaos and heartbreak unfold at yet another school shooting, experts say we should use this time to talk about what we can do as a community to be prepared if this should happen here. According to the non profit Everytown For Gun Safety this makes the 18th school shooting this year. So every time we hear of these tragedies we are alarmed and feel vulnerable. But Indio Police Sergeant Dan Marshall says we should instead take this opportunity to f...

While we watched the chaos and heartbreak unfold at yet another school shooting, experts say we should use this time to talk about what we can do as a community to be prepared if this should happen here. According to the non profit Everytown For Gun Safety this makes the 18th school shooting this year. So every time we hear of these tragedies we are alarmed and feel vulnerable. But Indio Police Sergeant Dan Marshall says we should instead take this opportunity to f...

Family First

The Coachella Valley is home to the Kamoei sisters. They all graduated from Coachella Valley High School not too long ago, the eldest is class of 2005. But at their young age, Bahareh, Bita and Sara run their own real estate company. "Because we are all from the desert we have so much knowledge, like local knowledge of every city in the desert," Bita said. "The Coachella Valley has just been growing so much over the past few years" Real estate is not w...

The Coachella Valley is home to the Kamoei sisters. They all graduated from Coachella Valley High School not too long ago, the eldest is class of 2005. But at their young age, Bahareh, Bita and Sara run their own real estate company. "Because we are all from the desert we have so much knowledge, like local knowledge of every city in the desert," Bita said. "The Coachella Valley has just been growing so much over the past few years" Real estate is not w...

An explosion that injured two men Sunday, March 18, 2018 night could've been triggered by a tripwire, said Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, after a fourth blast in the Texas city in little over two weeks.

For the fourth time this month, an explosion struck the capital of Texas -- elevating fears of a serial bomber.

Austin police just confirmed what residents have feared for weeks -- a suspected serial bomber is attacking their city.

With a swipe of a pen Monday, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law a bill that prevents women from getting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

With a swipe of a pen Monday, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law a bill that prevents women from getting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. His state, effective immediately, now holds the distinction...

With a swipe of a pen Monday, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law a bill that prevents women from getting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. His state, effective immediately, now holds the distinction of...

File- President Donald Trump, months after he pledged to voters in New Hampshire that fighting the state's opioid crisis would be a key focus of his presidency, will roll out his administration's multi-pronged plan to combat the epidemic.

President Donald Trump, months after he pledged to voters in New Hampshire that fighting the state's opioid crisis would be a key focus of his presidency, will roll out his administration's multi-pronged plan to...

President Donald Trump officially proposed imposing the death penalty for certain drug dealers on Monday in New Hampshire, arguing that the federal government is "wasting our time" if it isn't willing to put some...

A Cirque du Soleil acrobat who was injured after falling onto the stage during a show in Tampa died Sunday, a statement from the entertainment group confirmed. Yann Arnaud, an aerialist who was performing during a March 17 production of VOLTA, died from his injuries in the hospital, the company said. "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy," Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of the company, said in the statement. "Yann had ...

A Cirque du Soleil acrobat who was injured after falling onto the stage during a show in Tampa died Sunday, a statement from the entertainment group confirmed. Yann Arnaud, an aerialist who was performing during a March 17 production of VOLTA, died from his injuries in the hospital, the company said. "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy," Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of the company, said in the statement. "Yann had ...

Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane. Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, when Crane shot her after an argument. Investigators say Crane then s...

Authorities have released the names of the woman and the ex-husband who shot her to death at a busy Southern California mall. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office identified the victim in Saturday's shooting as 29-year-old Parisa Siddiqi and the suspect as 33-year-old Kevin Crane. Officials say she was working at a retail store at The Oaks mall in the city of Thousand Oaks, about 40 miles west of Los Angeles, when Crane shot her after an argument. Investigators say Crane then s...

A Cirque du Soleil acrobat who was injured after falling onto the stage during a show in Tampa died Sunday, a statement from the entertainment group confirmed. Yann Arnaud, an aerialist who was performing during a March 17 production of VOLTA, died from his injuries in the hospital, the company said. "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy," Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of the company, said in the statement. "Yann had ...

A Cirque du Soleil acrobat who was injured after falling onto the stage during a show in Tampa died Sunday, a statement from the entertainment group confirmed. Yann Arnaud, an aerialist who was performing during a March 17 production of VOLTA, died from his injuries in the hospital, the company said. "The entire Cirque du Soleil family is in shock and devastated by this tragedy," Daniel Lamarre, president and CEO of the company, said in the statement. "Yann had ...

A family is pleading for the public’s help after their loved one – a street vendor -- was robbed and brutally beaten right before his shift. Pedro Reyes, 54, was among a group of street vendors setting up shop around 5 a.m. Sunday at San Pedro Street and 31st Street in South Los Angeles. Two vehicles pulled up and a group of young men inside demanded money from three street vendors, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Reyes told detectives he threw his money ...

A family is pleading for the public’s help after their loved one – a street vendor -- was robbed and brutally beaten right before his shift. Pedro Reyes, 54, was among a group of street vendors setting up shop around 5 a.m. Sunday at San Pedro Street and 31st Street in South Los Angeles. Two vehicles pulled up and a group of young men inside demanded money from three street vendors, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Reyes told detectives he threw his money ...

Palm Springs

The Palm Springs community is remembering the life of a business pioneer who is referred by many as the godfather of the gay business district, that is Arenas Road today. David Haskamp opened Streetbar 27 years ago, it was the first gay bar and club to open in Palm Springs. Conrad Riley worked with Haskamp for many years, and he has become one of the owners of the bar, but he said Haskamp is still very missed by everyone. "Dick'...

The Palm Springs community is remembering the life of a business pioneer who is referred by many as the godfather of the gay business district, that is Arenas Road today. David Haskamp opened Streetbar 27 years ago, it was the first gay bar and club to open in Palm Springs. Conrad Riley worked with Haskamp for many years, and he has become one of the owners of the bar, but he said Haskamp is still very missed by everyone. "Dick'...

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Palm Desert

The third annual Shirley Spork LPGA Masters Pro-Am golf tournament will tee off on Monday, April 2, 2018, at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert. Registration is now open at www.birdeasepro.com/shirleyspork. Former Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour players and LPGA teaching club professionals will bring teams and pros will be assigned to amateur teams who need one. Last year’s tournament raised $30,000, split between The First Tee of Coachella Val...

The third annual Shirley Spork LPGA Masters Pro-Am golf tournament will tee off on Monday, April 2, 2018, at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert. Registration is now open at www.birdeasepro.com/shirleyspork. Former Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour players and LPGA teaching club professionals will bring teams and pros will be assigned to amateur teams who need one. Last year’s tournament raised $30,000, split between The First Tee of Coachella Val...

Rancho Mirage

Fifteen-year-old American Lucy Li is one of six amateur invitations to the 2018 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club from March 26 – April 1. Li, who rose to prominence at the age of eleven by becoming the youngest qualifier for the U.S Women’s Open, underlined her credentials last year by winning the 2017 ANA Junior Inspiration to not only earn her spot in the Championship field, but then go on to earn Low Amateur hon...

Fifteen-year-old American Lucy Li is one of six amateur invitations to the 2018 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club from March 26 – April 1. Li, who rose to prominence at the age of eleven by becoming the youngest qualifier for the U.S Women’s Open, underlined her credentials last year by winning the 2017 ANA Junior Inspiration to not only earn her spot in the Championship field, but then go on to earn Low Amateur hon...

Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from around the world have secured a dream ticket to compete at the ANA Junior Inspiration in hopes of earning an exemption into the LPGA’s first major championship of the season, the ANA Inspiration. The 54-hole tournament will be hosted from March 22-25, 2018 at Mission Hills Country Club. ANA Junior Inspiration, organized in partnership between the American Junior Golf Associati...

Forty-eight of the most talented junior golfers from around the world have secured a dream ticket to compete at the ANA Junior Inspiration in hopes of earning an exemption into the LPGA’s first major championship of the season, the ANA Inspiration. The 54-hole tournament will be hosted from March 22-25, 2018 at Mission Hills Country Club. ANA Junior Inspiration, organized in partnership between the American Junior Golf Associati...

Actress, author and humanitarian ASHLEY JUDD headlines a diverse group of women sharing their inspirational stories and secrets to success at the third annual ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference. Judd, a 2017 Time Person of the Year, will deliver the keynote address focused on her humanitarian efforts, inclusion and equality in the workplace, and using your voice to create change. She will be joined by a group of panelists including: Two-time Olympic gold medalist, F...

Actress, author and humanitarian ASHLEY JUDD headlines a diverse group of women sharing their inspirational stories and secrets to success at the third annual ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference. Judd, a 2017 Time Person of the Year, will deliver the keynote address focused on her humanitarian efforts, inclusion and equality in the workplace, and using your voice to create change. She will be joined by a group of panelists including: Two-time Olympic gold medalist, F...

Fashion Week El Paseo is one of the largest gatherings of fashionistas anywhere outside of Paris, Milan, and New York, on the west coast. It's a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together for the good, and we do.

Hundreds will flock to our desert for one week to view the latest styles in fashion from small local designers, to internationally renowned creators of couture. It's also a great excuse to raise money for those in need, enter our local Junior League!